No. 8,368 in Swedish
avvakta
"Avvakta" means "to await" or "to wait and see."
In a sentence
Jag rekommenderar att du avvaktar med att fatta ett beslut.
I recommend that you wait before making a decision.
Here, 'avvaktar' means 'wait', implying a cautious or deliberate delay in action.
Vi ska avvakta och se hur situationen utvecklas.
We shall wait and see how the situation develops.
In this context, 'avvakta' carries the sense of monitoring or giving time for circumstances to reveal more information.
Det är bäst att avvakta tills vi får ytterligare instruktioner.
It is best to hold off until we receive further instructions.
In this usage, 'avvakta' suggests holding off on proceeding until receiving additional guidance or confirmation.
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